VERTEX Top End Piston Kit

Vertex Top End Piston Kit
FITS MODELS
85 SX (18-23); 85 SX BW (18-23); MC 85 (21); MC 85 1714 (22-23); MC 85 1916 (21-23); TC 85 (18-23); TC 85 BW (23)
SPECS

• Compression Ratio STD
• Cylinder Diameter 47 mm
• Displacement 85 cc
• Piston Diameter 46.960mm

Vertex Two-stroke Pistons

Because of a cast piston’s ability to contain higher silicon content compared to forged pistons, and because twostrokes have lower cylinder pressures when compared to four-strokes, cast pistons are ideal for two-stroke engines. Vertex pistons are gravity cast from an aluminum alloy with 18% silicon content. Silicon is important because:

• It decreases thermal expansion, which changes the geometry after the piston reaches operating temperature. With low thermal expansion characteristics, Vertex pistons can be run at tighter tolerances compared with forged pistons. This creates better power and performance, also making them less susceptible to rattling or breaking.
• Silicon gives the pistons better wear characteristics and prolongs piston life by decreasing wear on the piston skirt.